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Iran’s ‘Economic D-Day', Fire Evacs, WNBA Disruption and More

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is promising punishing new sanctions against Iran – but will they have an impact? 90,000 residents are being urged to evacuate as a wildfire rages outside of Reno, Nevada. A former NBA player is kicked out of a WNBA game amid a heated debate over transgender athletes. Authorities keep finding human remains in the area around where Nancy Guthrie disappeared. And an 8-year-old girl has died from a rare brain-eating amoeba likely contracted while swimming in Louisiana lake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

US-Canada Trade War, Hawk Fire, Robot Games and more

Over 90,000 people have been urged to evacuate amid a raging wildfire in Nevada. Canada vows tariff retaliation. A MA police officer’s wife is considered armed and dangerous after he was found dead. Deleted tweets reveal Natalie Harp's unwavering loyalty on January 6. Plus, wins and wipeouts at the World Humanoid Robot games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

One Thing: ‘Slap in the Face’: The Toll of Trump’s Iran War on the Troops

Recent reports of unsanitary conditions, lack of food, and crew members attempting to jump overboard have only increased concerns about the USS Abraham Lincoln’s nearly nine-month deployment to the Middle East. But what is life actually like on board the aircraft carrier? And how are Trump’s comments downplaying the deployment landing with servicemembers? We talk with the wife of a sailor on board who believes this experience could discourage servicemembers from reenlisting.  For more: Aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, where hardship and resilience share quarters [https://www.cnn.com/2026/08/16/politics/uss-lincoln-iran-war-life-aboard]  ---  Guests: Pamela Brown, CNN Chief Investigative Correspondent & Ashley Rogers  Host: David Rind  Producer: Paola Ortiz  Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin  Editorial Support: Shoshana Dubnow, Haley Britzky Photo: US Navy/Handout/Reuters/File Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

5 Good Things: Why Scientists Are Joining OnlyFans

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Canada’s Tariff Deadline Looms, SCOTUS WH Ballroom Order, Freedom 250 Grand Prix and more

The US and Canada are racing to finalize a trade deal ahead of a midnight deadline. Hawaii faces another tropical threat one week after deadly Hurricane Lala. The Supreme Court greenlit Trump’s White House ballroom construction project for now. We’ll tell you why Prince Harry, Elton John, and other high-profile figures have to pay a multimillion-dollar legal bill. Plus, the nation’s capital is gearing up for its first-ever IndyCar race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]